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Leacock Township, PA - At 5:50 p.m. on May 21, Station 44 along with Rescue 42 were dispatched to the intersection of N. New Holland Rd. and Route 340 for a reported MVC with entrapment. EMS Chief 43 arrived quickly confirming entrapment with a total of four patients.
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Three alarm house fire in Fayetteville It was a warm and beautiful Saturday May 4th until about 1:50 p.m. when Franklin County 911 dispatched a house fire in the 8200 block of Lincoln Way East, Greene Township, Fayetteville. Gray heavy smoke was evident from a few miles away and as Engine 7-2 was approaching, they already knew that they had a working house fire. Command 7 soon asked for a second alarm. The smoke began to change colors, gray to black and fire
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began to blow out every window of the home. Crews attempted an aggressive interior attack, but were pulled back. Firefighters used many hand lines, front, side and rear of the home, but the flames became larger with intense heat. All manpower on the scene was being utililized. Water supply
was setup at the scene, along with a shuttle from a hydrant. An additional alarm was requested for manpower and extra tankers. The fire was brought under control in about one hour and the home was a total loss. Fire companies from Franklin, Adams and Cumberland counties responded to the fire.
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Basic fire academy class Reading, PA - Students from the Berks County Career & Technology Center West Campus assembled at the Berks County Training site to finish their skills to complete the Basic Fire Academy curriculum. The class split into three groups to work on hose lines, fire extinguishers, and vertical ventilation. The Protective Services Program at the campus allows students to explore careers in firefighting, police and EMS.
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Second alarm struck in Reading Reading, PA. On Friday, May 3rd with half the B platoon engaged in confined space training, Box 03-02 was transmitted by the Berks County Communications JUMP TO FILE Center. At 1:25 p.m., #050513103 calls began to flood the center reporting a fire at an apartment building in the 200 block of South 5th Street. Engine 3 arrived to fire venting from the fourth floor of an OMD. Chief Amicone immediately requested companies be released from training and suburban county units to standby. At 1:33 pm, Amicone asked for a second alarm and reported companies were in the process of stretching a two and a half inch line. Additional lines were stretched. All occupants were able to escape from the building’ however, a firefighter received burns to the foot and was taken to a local hospital. Units were on scene for over four hours. The fire marshal's office is investigating. All city companies were committed to the fire with additional reserve units placed back in service. Suburban companies included West Reading, Mount Penn, and Spring Township. - JASON BATZ
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In memory of those who gave all 1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty Texas: Cody Dragoo, 50 Rank: Firefighter Texas: Joseph Pustejousky, Rank: Firefighter Texas: Douglas Snokhous, 50 Rank: Firefighter Texas: Robert Snokhous 48 Rank: Firefighter Texas: Morris Bridges, 41 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date:Apr 17, 2013 Death Date: Apr 17, 2013 Fire Department: West Volunteer Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Chief: Gorge Nors Sr. Initial Summary: Firefighters and other responders were operating at the scene of a fire at the West Fertilizer Company in West, Texas. Initial reports indicate that as the situation on the fireground worsened, the fire chief ordered all personnel to evacuate the property. Shortly thereafter, a massive explosion occurred damaging or destroying a portion of the City of West. Many people were injured or killed as a result of the explosion, including five firefighters from the West Volunteer Fire Department. Due to the timely efforts of first responders and other volunteers working in the face of pending catastrophe to evacuate occupancies nearby the fertilizer plant, many other lives were saved. Several other emergency responders were also killed in the incident. Their names and additional information about their deaths will be forwarded, as appropriate, as additional information becomes available. Investigation into the cause of the fire, explosion, and resulting fatalities continues by local, state and federal authorities. Incident Location: West Fertilizer CO, 1471 Jerry Mashek DR, West, TX 76691 Alabama: Dale Scott Queen, 37 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date:April 29, 2013 Death Date: April 29, 2013 Fire Department: Oak Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Chief Stephen Maples Initial Summary: Firefighter Queen became ill while working a call of an explosion in the area. Aid was rendered to Firefighter Queen by fellow responders and he was transported to the hospital but succumbed from a type of injury still to be reported. Incident Location: 19 Iron Man Road, Hartselle, AL
Maryland: Gene Kirchner, 24 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date:April 24, 2013 Death Date: May 2, 2013 Fire Department: Baltimore County Fire Department, Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company Fire Dept. Info: Chief John J. Hohman Initial Summary: Firefighter Kirchner passed away from injuries sustained at the scene of a working residential fire. Kirchner was found unconscious and rescued by fellow firefighters on the second floor of the structure after he had reportedly issued a Mayday call. A resident of the home, who did not survive the fire, had also been found and removed from the burning structure by firefighters. Investigation into the fatal fire continues by authorities. Incident Location: 19 Hanover Road, Reisterstown, MD Alabama: Stanley Martin Jr., 71 Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date:May 6, 2013 Death Date: May 6, 2013 Fire Department: Springfield Volunteer Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Chief George Henderson Initial Summary: Assistant Fire Chief Martin fell ill while working at the scene of a residential structure fire. While aid was being rendered to Martin by fellow firefighters, he went into cardiac arrest. Assistant Fire Chief Martin was transported to the hospital by ambulance but passed away from a nature of injury still to be reported. Incident Location: 71 Peachtree Lane, Eutaw, AL 35462 New Mexico: Daniel Davidson, 26 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date:May 5, 2013 Death Date: May 5, 2013 Fire Department: Sacramento Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest Fire Dept. Info: District Ranger James Duran Initial Summary: Firefighter Davidson was working on project work near Mayhill, NM, with two other engine crew members when he collapsed. CPR was administered immediately. However, when emergency personnel responded with the Life Flight helicopter, Davidson was pronounced deceased at the scene. The nature and cause of Davidson’s fatal injury remain under investigation. Incident Location: Near Mayhill, NM
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Quick work of Swatara Township house fire Swatara Township - Around 1:30 p.m. on May 19th, Dauphin County Box 41-1 was dispatched for a structure fire on the 600 Block of Penn Street. Chief Huggins arrived to fire showing from the A/B corner of an evacuated structure. Crews from Bressler deployed a hand line, knocking the fire down within minutes. Swatara Township andSteelton assisted, laddered the building, and set up positive pressure ventilation. Other companies on scene included Life Team EMS, Highspire, Rutherford, Chambers Hill, and Lawnton Fire Companies.
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Three year old Brennan Brown, helps his Dad, Assistant Chief Matt Brown of the Independent Hose Company, set a flag on a past firefighters grave at the Jersey Shore Cemetery.
Jersey Shore area fire departments honor their brothers Two local volunteer fire departments teamed up to pay tribute to past members buried at the Jersey Shore Cemetery. Independent Hose Company No.1 in Jersey Shore and Antes Fort Volunteer Fire Department place special memorial flags on the grave sites of past firefighters each year before Memorial Day to honor their brothers. This year was more of a family affair as members brought along their children to help with the special service. Fourth generation firefighter, Lieutenant 3, Mike Kilpatrick, a 20 year member of Independent Hose, had his four year old son Caleb help with the
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duties. Kilpatrick is hoping his boy will become the fifth generation to belong to the fire company. "He's kind of following in that direction on his own. His grandpa is in it, his great-grandpa was a member. Hopefully it will keep going generation to generation. We're Irish, that's the Irish thing you know," said Kilpatrick. About two dozen volunteers from the two companies fanned out, flags in hand searching for sites of past members. Garth Everett (Rep) 84th Legislative District stopped
by to let the members know how important their volunteerism is to the community. "It is a family tradition from my experience with the small companies around Lycoming County. You always see father, son, mom, they're all there," said Everett. Independent Hose Fire Police Lieutenant, Charles Rhinehart said it makes him feel good and makes him proud to be out with his two sons, Corey and Shawn. " It just shows there is still respect in the world. Everybody still has feelings. We're setting a good example hopefully," said Rhinehart. - PAUL GARRETT
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Upper Leacock trains at Berks Fire Training Center Reading, PA - Firefighters from the Upper Leacock Fire Company of Lancaster County conducted live fire training on Sunday, May 19th. Several fire simulations were completed in the Berks County residential burn building. DALE FEEHRER
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One flown out from Hubley Township Hubley Township, PA. At 9:50 p.m. on May 3, units from Sacramento, Hegins, Valley View, Hegins EMS and Life Team-Medic 6 were dispatched to the intersection of Fearnot Road and Church Road in Hubley Township for a reported accident with entrapment and fire. Units arrived on the scene to find a pickup truck in a creek with fire in the engine compartment and the unconscious driver still in the vehicle. Fire crews rapidly extricated the patient from the vehicle and began patient care until the arrival of Hegins EMS. When the vehicle entered the creek, it made impact with the bank on the opposite side and caused significant front end damage to the truck. Due to the nature of the patient's injuries, Life Flight was called and the patient was flown to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
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KME and First Priority announce China joint venture Nesquehoning, PA. Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) announced that it has entered into a Joint Venture in Dalian, China. The Joint Venture Company (JV) completed the formal introduction of the KME brand to the Chinese market last week at the opening of China Fire Expo 2013. KME will supply the JV with both complete vehicles and partially-assembled kits, all of which will be built in our Nesquehoning facility. The JV is finalizing construction of the assembly facility in the new Dalian Economic Development Production Base located in the northeastern province of Liaoning, where the JV will finalize the assembly of KME fire apparatus and specialty vehicles designed specifically for the Chinese market. KME received an initial order of 80 completed pumpers and tankers to be built at its PA headquarters for the Chinese fire market. The Joint Venture includes KME, First Priority Emergency Vehicles (Manchester, NJ) and Brilliance (Huachen) Auto Group, one of China’s most-respected automotive brands. Brilliance manufactures in excess of 600,000 vehicles per year, distributed across China through 3,500 sales and service locations, and is widely known for its highly successful BMW Joint Venture. First Priority is one of America’s leading exporters of emergency vehicles, having most recently been recognized by the US Department of Commerce with the prestigious President’s E Award for excellence in promoting US exports. “Last week’s product launching
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Reading participates in 8th Grade Career Day Reading, PA - Firefighters from Engine 9 and Ladder 3 assisted the fire marshal's office during the Reading School Districts Annual Career Day. Crews gave tours of the equipment and took questions from the students.
One confined on Hampden Blvd Reading, PA. On May 23rd at 2:42 p.m., the Berks County Communications Center dispatched an accident call for the 1300 block of Hampden Blvd. While units were enroute, Chief Lessar was advised they were receiving multiple calls that an occupant was trapped in one of the cars. Engine 9 and Ladder 3 arrived to a two car accident, confirming a car up on a lawn with the occupant confined. Multiple hydraulic tools in service along with two sawzalls. Eventually, the roof was removed and the occupant was removed to EMS. The patient was transported to Reading Hospital Trauma Center by Muhlenberg EMS.
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Four hurt and one trapped in Intercourse Leacock Township, PA - At 5:50 p.m. on May 21, Station 44 along with Rescue 42 were dispatched to the intersection of N. New Holland Rd. and Route 340 for a reported MVC with entrapment. EMS Chief 43 arrived quickly confirming entrapment with a total of four patients with three being ALS. Chief 44 confirmed. Engine 44-1 began stabilizing the vehicle on it’s roof. Rescue 42 went into service with their tools. They removed the rear door and the B post. Extrication was complete at 6:14 p.m. Companies went available at 7:19 p.m.
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Two vehicle accident in St. Clair Saint Clair, PA. On May 10th at 5:00 p.m., the Saint Clair Fire Department (Alert, West End, Columbia and Rescue Fire Companies), Pottsville ALS and Saint Clair Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle accident at the intersection of Terry Rich Boulevard and Route 61. A second phone call reported there were two vehicles involved and the roadway was blocked. A Saint Clair police offi-
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cer found one of the drivers still in the vehicle. Ladder-Rescue 703 and Engine 702 found the vehicles still in the roadway with major front end and passenger’s side damage. The driver was still in the vehicle and had to be removed by rescue per-
sonnel. The driver was evaluated by Pottsville EMS and transported to a local hospital. Engine 702 and Engine 701 stood by on the scene while the tow truck removed the wrecked vehicles. It was the second accident to occur at that location in recent days. - STEPHEN BARRETT
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Multiple injuries Station 20 (Montoursville) and Medic 1-91 (SREMS) were sent to the 18,000 block of Route 180 for one vehicle rolled over, down an embankment, with possibly one trapped. Chief 1-20 requested two additional BLS units and one additional ALS for another accident at the same location. Engine 1-20 assisted the BLS unit with patient removal and controlled hazards returning shortly after. Mutual aid BLS units handled the other two injuries.
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Girardville, PA. On May 4, 2013, the Girard Fire Company of the Girardville Fire Department housed their new engine. The event was celebrated by hosting a fire truck parade and a special engine housing ceremony. The new engine was built by the Spartan Quality in 1993. The new Engine 4511 is a 1500 GPM pumper with a 750 gallon water tank. Engine 4511 was previously owned by the Goodwill Fire Company of
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Pottsville. The event started off with a parade of modern in-service fire trucks. The housing ceremony started at 2:00 p.m. The guest speaker was John McNelis of Mahanoy City. Rev Finland blessed the new engine. Fire company members smashed a bottle of champagne on
the front bumper to christen the new truck. The members of the Girard Fire Company then pushed their new engine into the station to bring good luck for the future with the new truck. The day of events ended with adult refreshments and food for all who were present. - STEPHEN BARRETT
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streams are taken to the roofs of exposures to play water on the fire building. Other heavy streams are operated from street level. The next fire is an all hands involving a two story plumbing and heating store which appears to have dwellings above. This scene is mostly a smoke condition. Next is a fifth alarm involving the top floor of a factory that manufactured lawn and outdoor furniture. Heavy streams operate at the fire which is “goin good!” All hands were required to fight the next fire which is in the rear garage of a private dwelling, caused by a leaky gasoline tank on a motorcycle, the vapors of which came in contact with a water heater pilot light. The fire is through the roof of the garage. Roofmen use pike poles. Fire streams at the rear can be seen shooting above the structure. A second alarm was transmitted for the next fire which was in a dollar store with a Rite Aid pharmacy attached. It started in the basement. A Snorkel stream operates with the bucket at street level. It is noted that in 1976, four firefighters lost their lives at the same location when it was a restaurant. The next two fires are second alarms, one being an old mansion that was struck by lightning requiring heavy stream operations and the other was a basement fire in a mini supermarket started by a perpetrator after he barricaded himself to allude police. His body was recovered the next day. This DVD is the usual great coverage afforded by Fireline Videos!
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The Cochranville Fire Company still operates this 1990 Pierce Lance pumper-tanker equipped with a 2,000 gpm pump, and a 3,000 gallon tank.
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Bucks County PA. The 2013 Police Unity Tour rolled into Warminster Township on May 10th. They started out in northern New Jersey at 7:00 a.m. and arrived in Warminster around 12:20 p.m. Hartsville Fire Company was honored to pull their trucks out on this hot, sunny day to cheer on over 300 law enforcement officers and others as they traveled to Washington DC on Sunday. Warminster Police Department hosted a rest stop for the riders to get food, drinks, bike repairs and relaxation before their final leg to Center City, Philadelphia. In 1962, President John F.
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Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
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Citizens Fire Company No.1 of Slatedale still operate a 1979 Dodge/Pierce Mini Pumper 400/250.
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Tanker 54 a 1994 Spartan/Saulsbury is shown here refilling it's massive 3,000 tank after operating at a mutual aid fire in nearby Conewago Twp., PA.
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Laugh your way to the bank with a stand-up comedy fund-raiser Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day? There’s an innovative concept for fund-raising developed by Joey Novick, who is a stand-up comedian and the Fire Commissioner in his hometown: Stand-up comedy shows. Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well. Novick's company, ComedyWorks, provides all-star headline comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, and the Tonight Show. Novick’s been producing comedy shows since 1977, and has experience producing shows with such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Larry The Cable Guy, and Tim Allen. "The comedians were very funny, and very professional," wrote Mark Bruhmuller, Fire Chief of the Churchtown Fire Company of New York. “Joey Novick did an excellent job. Everybody loves to laugh, and it's a great deal of fun." ComedyWorks produces more than 300 shows a year, almost 150 of those for emergency service organizations. The money these shows can
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raise varies, depending on things like the number of tickets sold, how they're priced, the amount spent on promotion and whether food and drink are available. "Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick. "We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very high-energy, like a gameshow host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!” The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks. "We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike Rein-
beck, who coordinates the shows for the 65-member volunteer department. "A friend of mine who had used Joey told me, 'This guy books really good acts.' So, we did the first show, everything was great, and we've been doing shows with Joey ever since." "I find their people to be very funny," agrees Adam Hubney, chief of the Atlantic Highlands Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey, which books comedians through ComedyWorks for its annual dinner. "We have a professional comedy club in our county, and the quality is just as good." Comedy Works provides a 30-page ‘How-To’ guide that assists organizations through the comedy show production and warns of mistakes to avoid. "We make sure they follow everything in the guide," says Novick. "If a company has never done this before, it gives you everything from you need to know. We make sure that things get done right. Clients who follow the guide always do very well and tend to make money.” For information on Comedy Works, call 1 (888) 782-4589, go to www.comedyworks.org or e-mail joeynovick@earthlink.net.
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The Pioneer Fire Company of Marietta operates this 2005 Pierce Contender (1250/1000) which is shown here supplying a ladder truck at a recent dwelling in Lancaster County.
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Highspire Fire Department's Engine 55-1 is a 1978 Cf Mack with a 1000 GPM Waterous Pump. It has a 6 man cab.
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Camp Hill operates this 1993 LDI engine (1250/750)
Firefighters climb equivalent of 110 flights to honor FDNY fallen heroes The Third Annual Lancaster 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster, PA. Participants will climb steps at Clipper Magazine Stadium multiple JUMP TO FILE # times for a total of 040813136 110 stories, representing the number of floors in the World Trade Towers. Each climb is hosted and managed by local firefighters or people with an interest in ensuring that the 343 firefighters are not forgotten and to support the families of the fallen. All participants will receive a photo and badge of one of the fallen heroes of September 11th. A total of 343 individuals can participate in each event. Registration fees will be directed to the NFFF to assist the surviving families and coworkers of those firefighters killed on September 11, 2001. “The 9-11 Memorial Stair Climbs are a tremendous way to honor those heroes by completing the symbolic climb that they could not finish,” said Chief Ronald J. Siarnicki, executive director of the NFFF. “These climbs are also a way to let the families know the legacies of their loved ones are remembered by so many in the fire service.” The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs are inspired by stair climbs that first took place in Denver in 2005. Five Colorado
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About the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) The United States Congress created the NFFF to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the nonprofit foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers. The NFFF also works closely with the U.S. Fire Administration to help prevent and reduce line of duty deaths and injuries. For more information on the Foundation and its programs contact us at 301447-1365 or visit www.firehero.org. - PROVIDED
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Passenger killed in accident North Manheim Township, PA. On May 16th at 8:35 a.m., Schuylkill Haven Fire Companies and Pottsville-Schuylkill Haven EMS were dispatched to a two vehicle accident with entrapment on Route 61. Orwigsburg Police and Ambulance found two vehicles involved with multiple people trapped. The one vehicle was resting in the roadway and blocking the intersection with the occupants self-extricated. The second was off the roadway with the occupants seriously injured. Schuylkill Hose Engine evaluated the entrapment. The crews from Medic 63 and Ambulance 56 determined the trapped individuals needed a trauma center. A medical helicopter was ordered to fly. Rainbow Rescue stabilized the vehicle with cribbing and deployed their hydraulic rescue tools to extricate the trapped victims. The seriously injured occupants were flown to a trauma center. One occupant died on the scene.
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Lafayette and Witmer Fire Companies of Lancaster County recently conducted a drill at the West Chester Burn Facility.
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Firefighter Shawn Menear of the Middletown Vol. Fire Dept wastaking a quick break while the members took part in an engine company operations class.
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Vehicle News
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The Reading Fire Department took delivery of two The Manor Twp, fire co, has replaced a 22 year old rig Fallowfield has taken delivery of this 2012 Pierce Arrow Chevy/AEV Traumahawk medic units. with this 2012 Rosenbauer/Spartan engine. (1500/500) XT. Rescue 47 is equipped with a 300 gpm pump, with a 300 gallon tank, and a full compliment of Genesis rescue 10 kw generator. tools, along with a 30 KW Onan generator.
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The Fivepointville Fire Co, has taken delivery of a 2013 Hazle Twp. F & R has taken delivery of a 2013 KME Pred- Members at the Kennett Fire Co., #1 have placed in servKME Predator Pumper-Tanker. Tanker 32 is equipped ator XL Rescue. ice a 2012 Kenworth/US Tank Tanker in service with a 1750 gpm pump with a 3,000 gallon tank. (2,000/3,000).
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The Chemical Fire Co., has taken delivery of a 2012 The Vernon Central Hose Co, has taken delivery of a Rescue Engine 27 of the Jackson TWP V F Co in ReedAlexis/Spartan engine equipped with a 1500 gpm pump, 2013 E-One Pumper-Tanker. Tanker 23-5 operates with ers is a 2012 KME 1500/500. 750 water tank, and 30 gallons of A foam. a 2000gpm pump, and a 2500 gallon tank.
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The Upland Fire Co, of Delaware County, PA has taken The Mahoning Valley VFC, has taken delivery of a2013 HamburgAmerican Legion Community Ambulance Servdelivery of this 2013 Seagrave Squad. KME Engine (1500/1000/25 A) ice took delivery of a 2012 Chevy G4500, Type III, PL Custom Medallion 170
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Waynesboro Fire Department operates a 2011 Spartan/Rosenbauer 1500/750/30F
Berwyn, PA. After hearing about the disasterous fire and explosion that leveled a fertilizer plant and surrounding area in West,TX, members ot the Berwyn Fire Company wanted to help out their fellow firefighters. That blast killed five West firefighters, four EMS Medics and an off duty Dallas Fire Captain. It injured 200 people and destroyed many homes and buildings. Berwyn's Fire Chief Matt Norris was able to contact the West FD and advise them of the availabilty of their 1984 Ford/E-One 1250/750/40. The answer was 'yes', so Engine 2-1 was loaded on a flat bed tractor trailer on May 8 and shipped to Wes. The Chester County Firemans Association and fire companies from Avondale, Goshen, Ludwigs Corner, Kimberton, Paoli, Po-Mar-Lin, Radnor and West Grove provided equipment to go along with the Berwyn engine. The West Chester based Quadratec donated the transportation of the equipment.
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Positive feedback received from customer using mortgage program On the same day he closed on his first home, Henry EspinZamora sent off an email to the staff of the Sun National Bank Heroes Mortgage Program, thanking them for all of their time and support during the process. Not a problem, Mr. EspinZamora, it was our pleasure working with a hero like yourself. 1st Responder and Sun Home Loans teamed up to create the Heroes Mortgage Program. This exclusive mortgage opportunity provides discounted fees and low interest rates for firefighters and other members of the emergency services community. The program offers unmatched rates, minimal lender fees and promises to get clients in their new home by the contract date. Espin-Zamora, 28, is a police officer in West New York, N.J. During his search for a home, he looked at several listings with different realtors. Of course, the Heroes Mortgage staff was right by his side during the entire process, providing a great mortgage rate. “I couldn’t be happier,”
Espin-Zamora said. “That’s why I sent the email. I just wanted to show my appreciation, to express myself. Any time I had a question, they were always there for me. They really helped make this happen for me.” Sun Home Loans, a division of Sun National Bank and 1st Responder are both proud to serve the heroes in our community, who dedicate their lives serving the rest of us. Clients enjoy unmatched customer service and attentiveness throughout the process - from their initial inquiry - to closing. Working with its own resources and Federal government programs, Sun National Bank develops solutions that open the path to home ownership. Sun National Bank provides a full-range of banking products and services, delivered by experienced bankers. Personal attention merges with world-class service and competitive products that meet the needs of today’s consumers and businesses. Sun National Bank believes that doing business in the community means being a part of it.
Whether purchasing a new home or refinancing an existing one, the Heroes Mortgage Program is offered exclusively, providing personal service, benefits and rates not normally available to the general public. “We are honored to continually get positive feedback from people like Mr. Espin-Zamora, who mean so much to our community,” said Steven Testa, an executive vice president with Sun National Bank. “He is a hero and were happy to work with him. The Heroes Mortgage Program continues to flourish. We consider ourselves all lucky to be able to work with the emergency services community.” To receive more information about the program and its benefits, contact Steven Testa at stesta@sunnb.com or call 973-6159745. Sun National Bank Home Loans and 1st Responder Newspaper are not affiliated. All loans subject to approval. Certain conditions and fees may apply. Mortgage financing provided by Sun National Bank Loans, Equal Housing Lender.
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Lieutenant William Splain of the Elizabethtown Fire Department is seen taking out some hot spots after a porch fire in their first due.
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Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Firefighter Greg Kobol driver of Rescue 0 on Box 0-6 for a well involved dumpster fire on Kathy Drive in Yardley Crossing.
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Driver confined in accident in Reading Reading, PA. On Friday, May 24th, at 11:30 a.m., the Berks County Communications Center dispatched a motor vehicle accident at Centre Ave and Windsor Street. Chief Stoudt (C4) advised incoming units that the driver was confined in the vehicle. Companies made a quick removal using Ladder 3's hydraulic rescue tools. All patients were taken to Reading Hospital Trauma Center. Units on scene included Engine 7, Ladder 3, Rescue 1, and Medics 1 and 3.
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Multi-alarm fire destroys barn and house in Gilbertsville Gilbertsville Fire Station 67 firefighters were dispatched shortly after 12 p.m. to a barn fire in a rural section of Douglass Township on May 17. Several calls reported a barn fully involved. Gilbertsville Squad 67 and Tanker 67 arrived to find heavy fire and smoke through the roof of a barn. A second alarm was struck along with a third alarm for the Western Montgomery County tanker task force. Over 15 fire companies from Montgomery and Berks Counties responded. New Hanover Engine 37 and Ladder 37 laid over 2000 feet of five inch hose from the scene to a pond located on a nearby farm. Another 200 feet of five inch hose was laid in the driveway for tankers and water supply. In addition to the main house across the driveway from the barn, there was a second house at the rear of the barn used as an in-law house and a garage. First reports given indicated the female from the in-law house was not located. The female was located within several minutes outside the main house. The second
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problem was downed live power lines across the driveway. Hose lines were concentrated on the main house to keep it cool. Firefighters were unable to get between the in-law house and the barn. Firefighters were able to save the main house and a garage behind the barn, and several vehicles. Although the fire was brought under control within two hours, firefighters spent over seven hours on the scene. A track type backhoe was brought in to move beams and other items around so the entire fire could be. With the heat of the day and the heat from the fire, Gilbertsville Ambulance 332 had two ambulances with paramedics and EMT's on location to set up a triage area. Boyertown Red Cross was also at the scene providing food and beverages. - ROBERT WARD HTTP://WARD17219468.FOTKI.COM
Firefighters attempt to save the in-law house, which ignited from flames, heat and embers from the barn.
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Mary Lynn Kegler and Robert Brooks Sheets were united in marriage at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Ravensburg State Park followed by a reception at Independent Hose Company headquarters.
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This 1931 Buffalo 1000/100 pumper once ran out of the Liberty Fire Company No. 5 in Reading, it is now restored and privately owned.
For Sale Via Sealed Bid 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 Whelen Light and Code 3 Siren Package • 45,724 miles Original owner, clean title, minor interior wear and tear. Starting Bid - $8,500 Must be received by 10am on June 29th. Please mail bids to: Delmar-Bethlehem EMS Attn: Jeep Sealed Bid • P.O. Box 246, Selkirk, NY 12158 Jeep available for inspection from 10-12pm on June 15th. Bids will be opened at 10am on June 29th. Questions should be directed to Lt. Matt Wiley 518-225-1032 or email Matt.wiley@delmarems.org
For Sale First Priority Renaissance Horton Type III Ambulance on a Ford E 450 Gasoline Chassis. New Electrical System, New Interior LED Lighting, New Exterior Emergency LED Lighting, Plus much more... Call us at 800-247-7725 for additional information. $95,000 Ford Government Pricing Concession discounts available on these units, as applicable.
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For Sale. 1996 Freighliner FL-60 chassis • 18,441 miles Serviced in August 2012 with new battery installed Equipped with air brakes, Allison automatic transmission, 230hp Cummings diesel on spot chains, air conditioning Original 10’ walk-in body built in 1975, several upgrades Kussmaul pump plus charger/compressor Asking $26,000. For more info please call 276-732-5302 • Collinsville Fire Department
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The Neversink Fire Company operates this Ford F- 350 Duncannon Fire Company operates a 1995 Ford F250 The Shippensburg Fire Department operates a 2011 utility. Brush Truck 150/300. Ford F550/Marco Traffic Unit.
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